BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia in a prisoner swap, exchanged for American teacher Marc Fogel.
Ukraine News
Ukraine is the second largest state by territory in Eastern Europe. According to the International Monetary Fund, Ukraine’s economy is ranked 50th in the world by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity. In terms of cryptocurrency, it was stated in 2014 that all trades using virtual currencies and all benefits from selling them is allowed only for registered financial organizations, such as banks. In 2017, the Ukrainian National Bank didn’t admit Bitcoin as real money without certain regulation. By 2018, Ukraine has almost finished legislation aimed at regulating all operations with digital assets. Recently, the Ukrainian National Bank has expressed the readiness to collaborate with the Bitcoin foundation to work on the new project called Ukrainian Bitlicense.
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Ukraine plans to legalize cryptocurrencies by early 2025, applying standard taxation rules without offering tax incentives.
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Localized geopolitical conflicts are rising with global risks looming.
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Eastern Europe has become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency market in the world, accounting for over 11% of the total crypto value received worldwide.
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The Important Stories investigation seemingly contradicts Durov’s public claims.
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Police in Kyiv, Ukraine, and the country’s special police unit have arrested and detained four suspects believed to be responsible for the foreign national’s murder.
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A recent art expo showcased the innovative use of NFT technology to preserve and digitally enhance traditional artworks, merging cultural heritage with modern tech solutions.
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Merging art and technology transforms art preservation and accessibility, enabling digital and traditional art forms to coexist and thrive in an interactive landscape.
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Officials from Ukraine were trained in tracing crypto transactions over different blockchains using specialized analytics software.
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The whitelist marketplace WhiteList Zone onboarded over 50 projects that collectively submitted more than 8,000 whitelists.
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The roadmap is based on a bottom-up approach that suggests providing businesses with tools to prepare for future requirements before adopting any laws.
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Donate crypto to Children of Heroes and help support the youngest Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion.
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A crypto bill signed into law in 2022 paved the way for the Ukrainian government to amend its tax code, but local exchanges still largely operate outside this framework.
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Trading volumes on the Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna have shrunk 90% since March 2023 due to government policies, the CEO said.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine threatens to destroy its art. This startup uses NFT technology to protect and preserve priceless artifacts from conflict zones.
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